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Philippians 1:29

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For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

For {G3754} unto you {G5213} it is given {G5483} in the behalf {G5228} of Christ {G5547}, not {G3756} only {G3440} to believe {G4100} on {G1519} him {G846}, but {G235} also {G2532} to suffer {G3958} for {G5228} his sake {G846}{G5228};

because for the Messiah’s sake it has been granted to you not only to trust in him but also to suffer on his behalf,

For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,

because to you it hath been granted in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf:

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Cross-References

  • James 1:2 (26 votes)

    ¶ My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

  • 1 Peter 4:13 (25 votes)

    But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

  • Acts 5:41 (24 votes)

    And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

  • Romans 5:3 (20 votes)

    And not only [so], but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

  • Acts 14:22 (16 votes)

    Confirming the souls of the disciples, [and] exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

  • Matthew 5:11 (15 votes)

    Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

  • Matthew 5:12 (15 votes)

    Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.